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Former Brownback Allies Torch His Proposal for Education Funding
Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposal to inject $600 million of new funding into schools isn’t sitting well with many, including Republican…
Brownback Proposes Adding $600 Million to Public Education in State of State
Gov. Sam Brownback’s final State of the State Address revealed his response to the state Supreme Court’s school funding ruling,…
When Will the U.S. Senate Vote on Brownback’s Confirmation?
President Trump formally re-nominated Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback for Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom yesterday. Brownback wasn’t confirmed…
OP Mailman Busted in Pot Distribution Scheme
In the NYPD, they call what an Overland Park mailman did “a million dollar mistake.” Terrell Dewayne Shears, 25, threw…
School Funding Debate Likely To Dominate 2018 Session
Debate on how to best deal with the Kansas Supreme Court’s ruling requiring the legislature to craft a new school…
Wichita School District Hires Political Consulting Firm
The Wichita School District hired a political consulting firm to monitor and report to district administration on legislative activities. School…
Missouri Governor Thanks Illinois House Speaker
Gov. Eric Greitens is appearing in a new video thanking the the Illinois Speaker of the House. Why is the…
KS Lawmakers Receive Input through Legislative Agendas
As Kansas lawmakers kick off the 2018 legislative session, they’ll be inundated with a number or legislative platforms from cities,…
Inbound, Outbound State Migration Suggest Americans Value Economic Freedom
Americans often relocate to states with robust labor markets and economic growth, according to analysis by the American Enterprise Institute.…
Wichita Eagle Takes Deserved Victory Lap Due to AG Opinion
The Wichita Eagle is taking a well-deserved victory lap following the release of an opinion from Kansas Attorney General Derek…
Missouri Lawmaker Raises Fist During Pledge
A Missouri lawmaker raised his fist rather than covering his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance in the Missouri House.…
Cap-J Ignores Common Thread among Sex Harassment Allegations in Topeka
A Democratic attorney working for the state of Kansas is under fire today after claims that he sexually harassed Kansas…
Horrors! Former Wyandotte County DA Joked About Chinese Restaurant Serving Cats
Former Wyandotte County District Attorney Jerome Gorman has been accused of joking that Chinese restaurants serve cats and saying a…
Kansas Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Expected Soon
The Kansas Supreme Court may soon issue a ruling on whether the 1859 Kansas Constitution allows lawmakers to ban any…
Brownback Isn’t Going Anywhere
Gov. Sam Brownback isn’t going anywhere soon. That’s the implication of a tweet and a press release from Kansas Governor…
December Revenues Beat Projections, But Officials Advise Caution
Kansas revenues beat estimates in December, the Kansas Department of Revenue reported today. The state has collected $83.6 million more…
Prescription for Ending Opioid Abuse? Eliminating Some Regulations on Doctors
Kansas officials are seeking to combat a wave of opioid addictions and deaths through a variety of measures, but they…
Quick Facts on the Kansas Budget
Kansas lawmakers hoisted a $1.2 billion tax increase on taxpayers last session, but they piled on new spending, too. The…
ACLU Bullies Kansas State Senator for Managing Her Own Facebook Page
The ACLU has historically talked a good game about free speech, but the organization has been notoriously selective in challenging…
Kansas Looks To Retain 4 Congressional Seats in 2020
Though the 2020 Census is still a few years away, most experts predict Kansas will retain all four of its Congressional…
Despite Pressure, DA Refuses to Press Charges Against Topeka Cops Involved in Fatal Shooting
In the face of extended protests by members of Black Lives Matter and other activists, Shawnee County District Attorney Mike…
Federal Court Motion Could Destroy Missouri Charter Schools
Missouri law only allows state-funded charter schools in Kansas City, St. Louis and unaccredited school districts. Adolphus Pruitt, president of…
Topeka Paper Labels Mathematic Reality “Strategic Spin”
The Topeka Capital-Journal takes a mathematical reality through the spin cycle in a Dec. 25 news story, entitled “K-12 funding…
MU Diversity Dean Said to Call Missourians “Bumpkins, Hicks and Illiterates Who Lived in Hootersville”
UPDATE from MU Curator: “Obviously with litigation now ongoing, we will have to dig even harder to get to the…